Breastfeeding Knowledge and Associated Factors Among Nursing Students in China: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

IF 2.1 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

Journal of Human Lactation Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-27 DOI:10.1177/08903344251344909

Mingzhu Chen, Jinxin Zhao, Fengling Lu, Zhihong Chen, Lijuan Zhang, Jun Lei

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Abstract

Background: Nurses' breastfeeding knowledge plays a significant role in promoting breastfeeding. Assessing nursing students' breastfeeding knowledge is crucial to devise effective educational strategies.

Research aims: To assess breastfeeding knowledge among nursing students in mainland China and identify the factors associated with it.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the status of breastfeeding knowledge and its associated factors among Chinese nursing students (N = 1606). Data were collected through a network survey platform (WJX), utilizing a researcher-designed questionnaire and the Nursing Student's Knowledge about Breastfeeding Questionnaire. The associated factors were analyzed using independent sample t tests, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlations, and multiple linear regression analyses.

Results: The mean score for breastfeeding knowledge was 52.37 (SD = 27.39) out of 100. Passing is considered > 60. The breastfeeding knowledge score was higher in participants in their 3rd (β = 0.11, p < 0.001) and 4th year of study (β = 0.08, p = 0.006), and when participants reported deep breastfeeding-related learning (β = 0.21, p < 0.001). Lower knowledge levels were associated with incomplete breastfeeding related courses (β = -0.11, p < 0.001), no reported exposure to seeing breastfeeding (β = -0.08, p = 0.001), low confidence in effectively supporting breastfeeding (β = -0.11, p < 0.001), and a lack of enthusiasm for the profession of nursing (β = -0.06, p = 0.018).

Conclusion: This study suggests there is a need to adopt a more comprehensive approach to breastfeeding education in order to enhance nursing students' breastfeeding knowledge. This could improve what they can offer in practical experience towards supporting breastfeeding.

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中国护生母乳喂养知识及其相关因素：一项全国性的横断面研究

背景：护士母乳喂养知识对促进母乳喂养具有重要作用。评估护生母乳喂养知识对制定有效的教育策略至关重要。研究目的：了解中国大陆护生对母乳喂养知识的了解情况，并探讨影响母乳喂养知识的因素。方法：采用横断面研究的方法，调查中国护理专业学生母乳喂养知识现状及其影响因素（N = 1606）。数据通过网络调查平台（WJX）收集，使用研究者设计的问卷和护理学生母乳喂养知识问卷。相关因素分析采用独立样本t检验、单因素方差分析、Pearson相关和多元线性回归分析。结果：母乳喂养知识平均得分为52.37分（SD = 27.39）。通过被认为是bbb60。在第三年（β = 0.11, p < 0.001）和第四年（β = 0.08, p = 0.006），以及当参与者报告深度母乳喂养相关学习时（β = 0.21, p < 0.001），母乳喂养知识得分较高。较低的知识水平与不完全母乳喂养相关课程相关（β = -0.11, p < 0.001），未报告接触过母乳喂养（β = -0.08, p = 0.001），对有效支持母乳喂养的信心较低（β = -0.11, p < 0.001），以及对护理职业缺乏热情（β = -0.06, p = 0.018）。结论：本研究提示需要采取更全面的母乳喂养教育方式，以提高护生的母乳喂养知识。这可以改善他们在支持母乳喂养方面提供的实际经验。

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Journal of Human Lactation 医学-妇产科学

CiteScore

5.00

自引率

11.50%

发文量

100

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Committed to the promotion of diversity and equity in all our policies and practices, our aims are: To provide our readers and the international communities of clinicians, educators and scholars working in the field of lactation with current and quality-based evidence, from a broad array of disciplines, including the medical sciences, basic sciences, social sciences and the humanities. To provide student and novice researchers, as well as, researchers whose native language is not English, with expert editorial guidance while preparing their work for publication in JHL. In each issue, the Journal of Human Lactation publishes original research, original theoretical and conceptual articles, discussions of policy and practice issues, and the following special features: Advocacy: A column that discusses a ‘hot’ topic in lactation advocacy About Research: A column focused on an in-depth discussion of a different research topic each issue Lactation Newsmakers: An interview with a widely-recognized outstanding expert in the field from around the globe Research Commentary: A brief discussion of the issues raised in a specific research article published in the current issue Book review(s): Reviews written by content experts about relevant new publications International News Briefs: From major international lactation organizations.